Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 59-year-old Hispanic man was attended at the Dermatology department with a widespread cutaneous eruption affecting all body areas.The patient reported no allergies, medication use, or history of autoimmune diseases, celiac disease, or recurrent tonsillitis.This skin condition developed after abruptly stopping a 60 mg prednisone regimen.The eruption was characterized by numerous pustules, some with a distinctive "half and half" appearance.Pustules coalesced into areas of superficial erosions, predominantly in flexural areas (Figures 1 and 2).The lesions exhibited a centrifugal spread, with pustules and erosions at the periphery and postinflammatory macules in the center.Upon resolution, the lesions left adherent fine scaling, areas of hyperpigmentation, and crusting.Histopathology findings are shown in Figures 3 and 4. Laboratory tests at the time showed normal results for complete blood count and blood chemistry, except for low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (normal range: 30-100 ng/mL).A pustule was cultured, with negative result.
Source: JEADV Clinical Practice
DOI: 10.1002/jvc2.585
Authors: Judith M. Corona‐Herrera, Betzabé Quiles‐Martínez, Fanny C. López‐Jiménez, Rebeca Palafox‐Romo, Saeb‐Lima Marcela, Salazar H. Amparo, Silvia Méndez‐Flores
Language: English
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,700
OpenAlex ID: W4404669811